Decks and fences are available in materials to fit your style, maintenance and budget needs. Below is a basic comparison chart to show you some material options
Please contact us for a more comprehensive assessment of your requirements.
| Material Type | Properties | Lifespan (years) | Ease of Maintenance | Colour |
| Pressure Treated Wood | Pressure treated lumber is the most economical means of building your deck or fence. It is designed for long-term performance in outdoor applications and therefore requires high quality corrosion-resistant nails, screws, other fasteners, hardware and any metal product. It will accept opaque stains and deck paint. | 15 to 25 |
Power wash and top grade sealer every 3 years minimum. High traffic areas may require annual treatment. | Green |
| Western Red Cedar | Noted for its beauty, versatility, aroma and durability. Its natural resistance to moisture, decay, and insect damage makes it perfect for outdoor environments. It is dimensionally stable and its straight grain resists twisting, warping, cupping, deforming, and shrinking. Cedar easily accepts a range of finishes from fine oils and stains, to solid coatings and paint, or it can be left untreated to weather naturally. | 15 to 25 |
Power sand and top grade sealer every 1 to 3 years minimum if a stain is used. High traffic areas may require annual treatment. | Straw-coloured; heartwood may be pink/reddish-brown to dark chocolate brown. |
| TREX Compsite Decking | Premium composite decking offer the beauty of wood without the drawbacks of corroding, splintering or termite damage sometimes found in standard wood decking. These low-maintenance decking alternatives can handily withstand the temperature extremes of Canadian weather and experience minimal thermal expansion and contraction to maximize the stability of each deck board. | 25 + |
Premium resin decking can be easily cleaned by spraying with a garden hose. Its non-porous construction is resistant to mould, mildew, stains and rot. TREX will not corrode, splinter, rot or warp. It is durable and requires no staining or painting. | Available in a wide range of colours |
(*) Base cost reflects pressure treated stock lumber